Pours a concord grapeskin red with a thin cap of pillowy, well-retained off-white foam. Plenty of lacing clinging to the glass as the head fades away. Raspberry jam in the aroma along with sweet pastry dough, a dash of mint, and bubble gum. Alcohol is noticeable in the nose without overwhelming. Flavor-wise a tart raspberry steps forward first, almost reminiscent of a sour raspberry candy. Sugar cookie maltiness is here as well as a small vanilla/oak component. Just below spritzy carbonation, medium/medium-light in body.

Overall this reminds me of some kind of raspberry dessert. Think shortbread with a hefty spread of raspberry jam and a sprinkling of lemon zest.

While heading back to the Option to pick up some swordfish tacos for dinner, I accidentally dropped my bottle o' this. Finding it still entirely intact yet still worried about it, I made the executive decision to open it at the bar and share it with whomever wanted some. Cheers, folks!

This stuff pours a slightly hazy auburn topped by over a finger of light tan foam. The nose comprises light raspberry, Belgian yeast, clove, white grapes, very light oak, light banana peel, and the vaguest possible hint of what may or may not be buttercream. The taste brings in more of the same, though much of the spiciness is eschewed in favor of a pleasant sweetness (which I attribute, wrongly or rightly) to the Sauternes barrel. The body is a lithe medium, with a moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda drying finish. Overall, a very nice brew, one that shows that sometimes the risky cost investment in a Mikkeller product can indeed be worth it, especially with the tastiness those barrels imparted here.

Pinkish with a lasting head. Aroma yielding something of a sour berry expectation. It was tart, raspberries and strawberries to balance, tart enough to make it a sipper. Fuller mouthfeel. Tasty concoction, maybe it was the cartoon on the bottle keeping stores from ordering it. Different, nice.

Pours a murky red with a foamy beige head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace slowly drip into the remaining beer on the drink down. Smell is of malt, raspberries, honey, and wine. Taste is much the same with a slightly tart and acidic finish. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer that is tasty and easy to drink.